Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to be more aware of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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